Awards and Accolades 

Spooner Health is dedicated to not only providing our patients with the highest quality care but also giving our staff a positive and inspirational work environment. Here’s some of our most recent recognition:

2020

• Healthcare Organization of Distinction Award by Huron | Studer Group 

2018

• Guardian of Excellence Award for Employee Engagement by Press Ganey 

2016

• Top Hospital for Physician Communication by Becker’s Hospital Review

2015

• Recognition for Overall Excellence in Patient Perspectives and Financial Strength by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH)
• Trustees of the Year Awards by Wisconsin Hospital Association—to long-time board members Dr. Mark Van Etten and Sheldon Johnson
• Top Hospital for Physician Communication by Becker’s Hospital Review
• 5-Star rating by the Centers for Medicare Services based on how patients perceived their hospital care experience as reported on the HCAHPS survey

2014

• Excellence in Patient Care Award by Studer Group — Communication with Nurses
• Excellence in Patient Care Award by Studer Group – Employee Engagement
• Healthcare’s Most Wired Award by Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine (Also awarded in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
• Partners for Patients Gold Level of Achievement Award for 2012-2014 by Wisconsin Hospital Association

2013

• Spooner Area Chamber Member of the Year
• Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey – Employee Engagement
• Opportunity for Success Award by Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

2012

• Hospital of Choice Award by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers
• Health Care Organization of the Month by Studer Group
• Physician STEMI award by Essentia Health—to Dr. Pat McCann, ER Medical Director